DMV Written Test Practice Questions

Key Questions and Correct Answers

Question 1: What is a safety zone?

• Correct Answer: Option B - A space set aside for pedestrians.

Question 2: What should you do if you get sleepy while driving?

• Correct Answer: Option A - Drive to a safe place, stop, and rest.

Question 3: Actions when the driver ahead stops at a crosswalk:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Stop, then proceed when safe.

Question 4: Driving after a traffic light turns green:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection.

Question 5: When to signal for a turn:

• Correct Answer: Option A - 100 feet before the turn.

Question 6: Safety seat for a 3-year-old weighing 45 pounds:

• Correct Answer: Option A - Under all circumstances.

Question 7: Interpretation of a specific road sign:

• Correct Answer: Option B - All other drivers go first.

Question 8: Meaning of a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Next to the broken line may pass.

Question 9: Meaning of a red-painted curb:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Stopping or parking is not allowed, except buses.

Question 10: Meaning of a particular road sign:

• Correct Answer: Option B - No right turn.

Question 11: Truth about double parking:

• Correct Answer: Option B - It is illegal under all circumstances.

Question 12: Legal blood alcohol concentration for drivers over 21:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Eight-hundredths of one percent.

Question 13: When to use a turnout lane:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Faster drivers want to pass you.

Question 14: Meaning of a specific warning sign:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Divided highway ahead.

Question 15: When to dim high beam lights at night:

• Correct Answer: Option A - When closer than 300 feet from the car ahead.

Question 16: Protocol after a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Both leave a note and report to police.

Question 17: Signaling when pulling away from the curb:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Yes, always signal when pulling away.

Question 18: When to turn on headlights:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Both adverse weather and specific time-based conditions.

Question 19: True statement about safety zones:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Space set aside for pedestrians marked by raised buttons or road markings.

Question 20: Safe driving speed near a railroad crossing with limited visibility:

• Correct Answer: Option B - 15 miles per hour.

Question 21: Where to stop at an intersection with a stop sign:

• Correct Answer: Option A - At the crosswalk or limit line.

Question 22: Benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle:

• Correct Answer: Option A - Time to react if another driver makes a mistake.

Question 23: Conditions of a conditional driver’s license:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Special restrictions when driving.

Question 24: Meaning of a winding road warning sign:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Winding road ahead begins with a curve to the right.

Question 25: Requirement to signal before changing lanes:

• Correct Answer: Option A - At all times.

Question 26: Meaning of a specific prohibition sign:

• Correct Answer: Option B - No U-turn.

Question 27: Conditions to drive in a carpool lane:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Meeting the minimum passenger requirement.

Question 28: Speed limit in a school zone with children present:

• Correct Answer: Option B - 25 miles per hour.

Question 29: Parking on a hill - direction to turn wheels:

• Correct Answer: Option B - To the left, away from the curb.

Question 30: Avoiding skidding on a slippery surface:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Slow down when approaching curves and intersections.

Question 31: Recommended action when a driver unexpectedly pulls in front:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Take foot off the gas pedal.

Question 32: Notification required after vehicle sale:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Notify DMV within five days.

Question 33: Truth about large trucks:

• Correct Answer: Option A - Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles.

Question 34: Where to pull over after a flat tire on the highway:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Off the pavement.

Question 35: Consequence of repeated traffic violations:

• Correct Answer: Option A - DMV may suspend your driving privilege.

Question 36: Turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Start from the lane closest to the left curb.

Question 37: Checking traffic behind you:

• Correct Answer: Option A - To know if you are followed by a tailgater.

Question 38: Meaning of a specific road sign:

• Correct Answer: Option B - All other drivers go first.

Question 39: Action at a railroad crossing with a warning signal:

• Correct Answer: Option A - Stop, then proceed when safe.

Question 40: Requirement for traffic collision report submission:

• Correct Answer: Option B - If property damage exceeds $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

Question 41: Backing out of an angle parking space:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Look over your right shoulder.

Question 42: Passing safely on a two-lane road:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Need a 10 to 12 second gap in oncoming traffic.

Question 43: Places where parking is never permitted:

• Correct Answer: Option C - In a cross-hatched space next to disabled parking.

Question 44: Meaning of yellow lines:

• Correct Answer: Option B - Separate traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.

Question 45: Riding in the back of a pickup truck conditions:

• Correct Answer: Option C - When equipped with a restraint system.

Question 46: Action when a road sign states headlights must be on:

• Correct Answer: Option C - Turn on your low beam headlights.

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